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A Concise Grammar of Contemporary English
First published 1973 · 484 pages
A rigorous, scholarly deep dive into the structural mechanics and rules of the English language.
What it feels like
Reading this text is an exercise in intellectual order, offering a steady, methodical journey through the mechanics of the English language. The mood is distinctly studious and academic, wrapping the reader in an atmosphere of rigorous linguistic analysis. Its prose is precise and objective, designed not for narrative momentum but for absolute clarity and structural breakdown. As a university-level reference, it strips away the ambiguity of communication to reveal the underlying grammatical framework. This is a deeply analytical experience, tailored for scholars, linguists, and dedicated students who find satisfaction in the systematic categorization of syntax and the scholarly pursuit of linguistic mastery.
- Mood
- studious
- orderly
- intellectual
- Tone
- academic
- authoritative
- objective
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- linguistic structure · mechanics of language · systematic analysis
- The writing
- Precise, academic, and highly structured, prioritizing absolute clarity and linguistic accuracy over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- A methodical progression from seeking structural understanding to achieving rigorous grammatical clarity.
- Who it's for
- Linguistics students, scholars, and language enthusiasts seeking a rigorous, university-level breakdown of English syntax.
About the book
Bibliography: p. [462]-464.
On title spread: "This book is based on A Grammar of Contemporary English by Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum, Geoffrey Leech, and Jan Svartvik, published by Seminar Press, a division of Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc."
On credits page: "Published in Great Britain under the title A University Grammar of English".
Description from Open Library.
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